A list by Anna Holt & Elli Nordin. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with hotels with great views in Switzerland. Hotels with wonderful mountain views and properties with views over the Alps, Matterhorn, Swiss Alps, Inn Valley Engadine, Swiss French Alps, Swiss Alps Lucerne and Engadine’s Lake District. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
GRINDELWALD.Beach front location. The 4-star family Hotel Spinne is located at the foot of the Eiger, right in the centre of the glacier village Grindelwald and features an inviting spa area and 2 restaurants. Wireless internet access is available in the entire hotel free of charge. The heated infinity outdoor pool with a unique mountain view invites guests to fully relax. The Hotel Spinne's large terrace offers superb mountain views and the lounge invites you for a drink at the open fireplace. The Spa area including Infinity Pool can be used daily from 14-21:00. In the Ristorante Mercato the finest pizzas, pasta and hearty meat dishes as well as tender fish dishes are served. In the cosy Rôtisserie you can enjoy international and traditional regional cuisine surrounded by candlelight and gentle sounds of music. To end your day in a perfect way, you can visit the Espresso Bar.Show full description
The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Grindelwald, with amazing views from every corner. The heated outdoor infinity pool also has fantastic mountain views and is a real bonus at the end of the ski day.
CRANS-MONTANA.Unique. Great views. Set on 2,112 metres above the sea level and overlooking the Rhone Valley and the Alpine summits, from the Matterhorn to the Mont-Blanc, the chetzeron is a former cable car station transformed into a unique mountain hotel located above Crans-Montana. It offers direct access to the ski slopes in winter and the hiking trails in summer. Each room offers valley views and includes a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The chetzeron features a sauna. For your comfort, you will find slippers and a hair dryer.Show full description
A charming isolated resort on the top of the mountain. The hotel has stunning views of the Alps from every corner, and the best places to enjoy the views are from the edges of the windows, where there is comfortable seating.
VEVEY.Beach front location. Historic. Le Mirador Resort & Spa is a 5-star luxury hotel with panoramic views over Lake Geneva, the Alps, and the Rhone Valley. Located high on Mont-Pèlerin, it offers gourmet cuisine and an exclusive spa area. All rooms have a private terrace or balcony. The Mirador Spa by Alpeor features a panoramic, heated indoor pool and a wide range of treatments, including massages, body and skin care, and beauty treatments. The fully equipped medical centre is specialised in regeneration and cosmetic dentistry. Le Mirador's modern, air-conditioned rooms all have remote lighting controls and a multi-language plasma TV. There is also a marble bathroom in every room. The two hotel restaurants feature a terrace facing Lake Geneva and the Alps. Le Patio serves international cuisine with local organic produce. The Hinata offers delicious declination of sushi, maki and other sumptuous Japanese food. Guests can relax at Le Piano Bar, or enjoy a cocktail on the terrace. A shuttle and limousine service are also available at the Mirador Resort & Spa.Show full description
A fabulous hotel set right on the lake with one of the world's most gorgeous views. The best places to enjoy them are the rooms with private balconies and a vast indoor swimming pool with view over the mountains.
GRINDELWALD.Delightful property. Located in Grindelwald, a 10-minute walk from the train station, Boutique Hotel Glacier offers a restaurant with a terrace, a bar and a lounge with views of Mount Eiger. This property is classified as a Design and Lifestyle Hotel by the Swiss Hotel Association hotelleriesuisse. Rooms and suites at the Glacier feature views of the surrounding mountains. Each room is fitted with a a flat-screen TV and free high-speed WiFi. The restaurant serves international dishes made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients, while the bar includes a variety of cocktails. Guests can also relax at the spa, which includes a sauna, steam room and a heated outdoor whirlpool.Show full description
The hotel is located in a beautiful setting, close to the mountains and stunning views. The best places to enjoy the views are from the room with a small balcony or the outdoor spa pool.
MONTREUX. The 4-star superior Hotel Mona Ex-Eurotel is located right on the banks of Lake Geneva in Montreux, and offers unobstructed views of the lake and the Alps from all rooms, as well as free WiFi access. Rooms feature satellite TV and a minibar. Most units come with a balcony. Guests can enjoy Swiss and international cuisine in the lakeside restaurant that is listed in the Gault & Millau guide, or on the terrace, where barbecued dishes are prepared during the summer months. Hotel Mona Ex-Eurotel is only 300 metres away from the Montreux Music & Convention Centre and from the railway and boat station. A private parking garage is available on site for a surcharge. The property also offers a fitness centre, bicycles and paddle boards free of use.Show full description
GSTAAD.Elegant. Gorgeous surroundings. Situated on a small hill above the centre of Gstaad with panoramic views over the valley and the Alps, Geniesserhotel Le Grand Chalet features an award-winning gourmet restaurant and a wellness area with a sauna, a steam bath, and a terrace. The Alpine-style rooms at the Grand Chalet Hotel all come with a balcony overlooking the mountains, a minibar, a flat-screen cable TV, and a bathroom. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The restaurant La Bagatelle features a panoramic terrace and offers gourmet cuisine (reservations recommended). An outdoor pool is available in the summer season. You can park your car for free on site. Shuttle service on arrival and departure day is available.Show full description
GRINDELWALD.Cool. Nice surroundings. The hotel is 600 metres from the First Cable Car Station and lies 100m above the centre of Grindelwald. Its rooms and sun terrace have magnificent views of the surrounding scenery. A buffet breakfast is available in the morning, and guests can eat outdoors to enjoy the picturesque views. It also features a unique spa area in the goats' stable. Guests can dine in Hotel Bodmi’s restaurant, which serves home-cooked food. Guests can also enjoy an aromatic steam bath, and a shower with perfumed ice fog or warm thunderstorm rain settings. The spa area is situated in the goats' stable and you can watch the goats through windows.Show full description
If you’re looking for a tranquil and relaxing vacation - it might b the best place to stay! The view from the breakfast dining area is breathtaking, and the rooms are well-equipped with comfy beds and a balcony facing the mountain. AMAZING!
LUZERN.Historic property. Located at the summit of Mount Pilatus at 2,132 metres above sea level, the Hotel Bellevue is reachable by aerial tramway or the world's steepest cog railway in summer. It features a terrace with panoramic views over the Swiss Alps and the bay of Lucerne. All rooms in the Bellevue Hotel have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and offer panoramic views. The restaurant serves typical Swiss specialities. Half-board includes breakfast and a 4-course dinner. The hotel can be reached by cable car from Kriens or by cog railway from Alpnachstad.Show full description
The views from the hotel are spectacular, and the best places to enjoy the views are from the grounds and the rooms. The hotel is located on top of Pilatus mountain, and the views from the rooms are stunning.
MÜRREN.Beach front location. Beautiful. Great views. Family-run since 1886, the Hotel Eiger in the car-free resort of Mürren is located opposite the Mürren Train Station and offers a modern spa area with an indoor pool and panoramic mountain views. The entire hotel offers free Wi-Fi access. Spa facilities include a sauna, a sanarium and a hot tub. Fine Swiss and international cuisine is served in the restaurant of the Eiger Swiss Quality Hotel.Show full description
A lovely property in a great location directly across from the train station with beautiful views of the mountains from the common areasands some of the rooms. WOW!
ZERMATT.Trendy. Enjoying a unique location in car-free Zermatt, Matterhorn FOCUS Design Hotel boasts unbeatable views of the Matterhorn. It offers a rich breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi and a luxurious spa area. Most of them offer views of the Matterhorn, some also have a balcony. Guests can relax on the beautiful terrace on the ground floor and enjoy the unobstructed view of the Matterhorn. All rooms and suites were designed by the Swiss artist and designer Heinz Julen. They feature LCD flat screen TVs and a Nespresso coffee machine. The spacious and exclusive spa area of the Matterhorn Focus features an indoor and outdoor hot tub, a salt-water bath, a Finnish sauna and a relaxation room with warm deck chairs. Massage and beauty treatments will be provided on request. The hotel is reachable through a tunnel from the Kleinmatterhorn valley station of the cable car. A lift will take the guests 30 metres up to the hotel. The largest ski and hiking area can be reached in a few minutes. The village centre of Zermatt is only a short walk away. The hotel provides shuttle service free of charge on request from/to the Train Station, Taxi Stand or Heliport in Zermatt between 8:00 to 19:00 clock.Show full description
One of the best properties in Zermatt, with outstanding views over the Matterhorn and first-class facilities. The SPA treatment is truly fantastic, and it’s an extra touch that you can enjoy the scenery even from the bathtub. AMAZING!
LEYSIN.Charming. Great views. Offering spectacular views of the Swiss and French Alps, Hôtel Le Grand Chalet is a family-run, historic house from 1896, located 50 metres from the ski slopes in Leysin. It features a restaurant with wooden decor, and an outdoor hot tub overlooking the mountains. It offers panoramic mountain views and features a wine bar and a terrace. All rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV and a bathroom with hairdryer. Most rooms feature a south-facing balcony. Every floor can be accessed by wheelchairs. The restaurant Le Carnotzet serves traditional regional specialities. Le Grand Chalet also features the saloon bar Le Karibou. Free WiFi is available in the business centre. The Grand Chalet is set in a quiet area near the forest, and a 5-minute walk from the Leysin-Feydey Train Station. Many restaurants and bars are close by. Free private parking is available on site.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in Switzerland.
SAMEDAN.Lively. Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl is set in the mountains of Samedan, at the Muottas Muragl cable car station. It has a unique terrace with views of the Engadine’s Lake District. The traditional rooms are decorated with modern, wooden furniture and floors. Free access to Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Modern bathrooms are also provided. The Romantik Hotel’s Panorama restaurant serves regional and Mediterranean cuisine in the elegant dining room or on the terrace. Snacks and beverages are also offered in the self-service restaurant Scatla. Muottas Muragl Romantik Hotel has a children’s playground and a lounge area on the terrace. Snowshoe hiking and tobogganing are among the many possible activities in the immediate vicinity. Guests can reach the hotel by cable car only from Punt Muragl. The cable car is included in the room rate and there is free parking available at the valley station of the cable car. In the summertime, the ticket for mountain railways is included for stays over 2 nights.Show full description
The hotel offers fantastic views of the Engadin Mountains and is the perfect place to enjoy a winter snow playground. It is high in the mountain, overlooking the high Engadin valley, and all its lakes are in sight.
GRINDELWALD. Family-run for 4 generations, Hotel Kirchbühl is situated on a quiet slope above the church of Grindelwald. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Spa facilities include 2 types of saunas, a steam bath and a relaxation room. Free WiFi is available in all areas. The Pfingstegg and First gondola lifts, as well as the ski school and the paragliding area, can be found in the vicinity of the Kirchbühl Hotel. The rooms are decorated in the typical Swiss chalet style. The hotel's La Marmite restaurant, the Hilty-Stibli and the Eiger-Stube serve international cuisine as well as Bernese Oberland specialities. Guests enjoy free access to the Grindelwald Sports Centre (with indoor swimming pool and ice rink). In winter, there is a bus which stops in front of the hotel and offers access to the regions ski resorts. Private parking is available free of charge at the hotel and guests arriving with public transportation benefit from a free pick-up service from the train station.Show full description
An excellent location with a full panoramic view of Eiger. The views from this hotel are amazing, and the best places to enjoy them are from the back patio and the room's balcony. WOW!
ZERMATT.Close to beach front. Highly elegant. The Christiania Mountain & Spa is located next to Zermatt's underground funicular to the Sunnegga Ski Area, from where you can reach all the ski resorts in the area. Many rooms offer panoramic views of the Matterhorn, and free WiFi is available in the entire property. It also offers panoramic views of the Matterhorn. The spa area at the Christiania includes a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna, a steam bath, an ice cave, and a 25-metre-long pool. In summer, there is a tennis court available free of charge. A rich breakfast buffet is served every morning. In the evening, guests can enjoy a 4-course dinner. Between 08:00 and 20:00, guests can take advantage of the free shuttle service to and from the train station of Zermatt.Show full description
A great property in a beautiful natural setting. The upgrade rooms with views of the Matterhorn from the balconies are fantastic, and the scenery from both the pool area and breakfast are also incredible.
SCUOL.Hip. The Hotel Arnica Scuol enjoys a quiet location with panoramic views of the Inn Valley and the Engadine mountains from floor-to-ceiling windows. Fitted with classy contemporary décor, it offers a spa centre and free in-room WiFi access. The spa centre includes a sauna with panoramic views, a steam bath, and the Duo Pool, a unique illuminated bath where you can enjoy vibrations created by music. From the spacious lounge area with a terrace you can also enjoy panoramic mountain views while sipping your favourite drink and reading in the magazines and newspapers. All units at the Arnica Scuol feature a flat-screen TV and a balcony. Some have luxurious bathrooms with free-standing bathtub, overlooking the woods or the valley. Board and card games are available as well. Every morning you can enjoy a la carte breakfast featuring regional products. The Scuol Tarasp Train Station, the Motta Naluns Cable Cars, and the centre of Scuol with the Bogn Engiadina Spa Centre can be reached on foot within 5 minutes. A bus stop is 300 metres away.Show full description
This is a beautifully designed hotel with great views from the rooftop terrace and spa treatment. The views from the rooms are also excellent, and you can see the mountains and the old city right from its private balconies.
ZERMATT. Offering panoramic views over Zermatt and of the Matterhorn mountain, Petit Chalet by Schönegg can be found just 100 metres from the Sunnegga Express funicular. The stylish rooms all have a balcony and free WiFi. Furnished in modern Alpine style, the elegant rooms at the Schönegg Chalet feature solid wooden beds, wood-panelled walls and stylish bathrooms. The property is connected to the Chalet Hotel Schönegg, where you can take advantage of the spa area and the restaurant. The centre of Zermatt with numerous other restaurants and shops can be reached on foot in 5 minutes. The next bus stop is 20 metres away from the Petit Chalet by Schönegg. The Gornergrat Cog Railway and the Zermatt Train Station are also just a 5-minute walk away.Show full description
An ideally located property in peaceful surroundings yet very close to ski lifts and hire shops. The specious rooms have a good-sized terrace, where you can enjoy an incredible view of the Matterhorn, and the on-site restaurant offers an excellent dining experience.
BÜRGENSTOCK. Located 450 metres above Lake Lucerne in the canton of Nidwalden close to Lucerne, this 5-star hotel awaits you with a combination of modern comfort and a traditional Swiss ambience. The Bürgenstock Hotel is located on the piazza, at the heart of the Bürgenstock Resort, next to the Bürgenstock funicular, which takes you down to the shipping pier (connections to Lucerne). The resort sits on the Bürgenberg mountain and offers several restaurants with terraces, as well as panoramic views of the picturesque lake and the mountains of Central Switzerland. The 10000 m² spa area features an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, 1 of which offers an infinity edge with breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne, 3 private spa rooms, 15 treatment rooms and a fully equipped fitness area. The Hammetschwand lift, Europe’s highest outdoor lift and an Alpine golf course are in the immediate vicinity. The area offers guests in need of relaxation a whole range of excursion, hiking and mountain biking possibilities. Throughout the stay, guests can enjoy the Bürgenstock shuttle boat to and from Lucerne, as well as the funicular, free of charge.Show full description
A delightful hotel with breathtaking views of Lucern and mountains. Everything is perfect, from the room with a fantastic view and the bath directly on the lake to excellent spa amenities. WOW!
BRUNNEN. Hotel Schmid & Alfa is located on the edge of Lake Lucerne in the traditional Alpine village of Brunnen. Rooms have cable TV, and Wi-Fi is free in public areas. Many rooms have views over the lake and mountains. The Schmid & Alfa is spread over 2 buildings that are over a century old. The renovated rooms offer modern amenities such as LCD flat-screen TVs with 150 channels. The Haddock restaurant serves traditional Swiss cuisine. Guests can enjoy their meals or drinks on the terrace. There is a number of outdoor activities available nearby, including windsurfing and skiing. Kloten International Airport is about an hour’s drive from Hotel Schmid & Alfa. The Brunnen Harbour is within walking distance.Show full description
SEELISBERG.Lively. Hotel und Naturhaus Bellevue is quietly located in Seelisberg, 220 metres from the Seelisberg Cable Railway, and offers accommodation with mountain views and free parking on site. All units at Hotel und Naturhaus Bellevue are equipped with a balcony, a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guests can enjoy traditional Swiss cuisine in the on-site restaurant and relax on the outdoor terrace, which offers panoramic views of the surroundings. The hotel is 1 km from the mountain meadow Rütli and within 1 km from Lake of Lucerne. The Seelisberg Bahnhof Bus Station is 120 metres from the property and the Zurich Airport is 53 km away.Show full description
GRINDELWALD.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Set at 2,225 metres above sea level, Berghaus Männlichen offers a sun terrace with great views of the Swiss Alps, a self-service restaurant, and a children’s playground. This quietly located guest house is 12 km from Grindelwald village centre. Surrounded by scenic hiking routes, Berghaus Männlichen provides bright rooms with country-style décor. Many have a private bathroom. Full buffet breakfasts and varied Swiss specialities are available in the restaurant.Show full description
The hotel is located in an exceptional location with amazing views of the surrounding mountains. The rooms are basic but comfortable, and there is no TV.... but with some of the best views in the world from your room window - who would watch TV?
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